Antibiotics dangerous for use in rabbits

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A number of antibiotics is reported dangerous in rabbits.
While they help fight a bacterial infection, they bring about secondary
effects like nephrotoxicity or gastrointestinal troubles that can have a
fatal issue. Dysbiosis is often observed; the enteric bacterial flora, that
is naturally present in the cecum and the intestines of the rabbit, is
disrupted. This situation enables pathogenic bacteria, such as Clostridium
spp, to grow in the GI tract and to produce dangerous toxins.

Here is a list of antibiotics that have been
reported dangerous for use or fatal for rabbits. Please print it and store it
in a safe place, show it to your vet in case he wants to give your rabbit
antibiotics.

Name of antibiotic

Effect

Ampicillin

40 to 100% fatal enteritis, dependent on dosage

Amoxicillin

Diarrheaafter oral administration.

Cephalexin

Diarrhea after oral administration. Injection of cephalosporin has
proven safe.